Atticus Finch

Meaning

Noun

An honest lawyer who defends the underprivileged and persecuted.

Origin

Coined for the fictional character Atticus Finch from Harper Lee's 1960 novel To Kill A Mockingbird (and the 1962 film adaptation, in which he was portrayed by actor Gregory Peck).

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